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Fossilized plants & insects are often found in specimens of this colorfully named resin |
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$800 |
J |
THE COLORS OF SCIENCE |
2023-01-16 |
#8786 |
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William Gilbert coined the word electricity, which comes from the Latin word for this fossil resin |
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$1,000 |
J |
SCIENCE LAB |
2005-10-28 |
#4860 |
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The study of electromagnetism began when Thales found this substance, when rubbed, could pick up light objects |
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$2,000 |
DJ |
GREEK SCIENCE |
2003-06-18 |
#4343 |
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This fossilized resin from prehistoric pines can preserve an insect forever |
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$100 |
J |
SCIENCE |
1997-07-18 |
#2985 |
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This fossilized tree resin is found in abundance along the shores of the Baltic Sea |
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$200 |
DJ |
SCIENCE |
1996-05-27 |
#2716 |
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A good electrical insulator, this yellowish resin produces a charge of static electricity when rubbed |
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$800 |
DJ |
SCIENCE |
1993-04-02 |
#1985 |
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Term for the fossilized resin from prehistoric pines |
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$500 |
J |
SCIENCE |
1987-09-17 |
#694 |